Security forces kill three terrorists during IBO in Balochistan's Panjgur: ISPR

President, PM praise security forces, say nation stands firmly with armed forces in fight against terrorism

RAWALPINDI:

Security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement on Sunday.

According to ISPR, the operation was launched following reports of the presence of terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan, which the military described as an Indian-backed group.

“Security forces engaged the terrorists after locating their hideout, leading to an exchange of fire in which three terrorists were killed. Those killed were identified as local commander Farooq, also known as Soro, along with Adeel and Waseem,” the statement said.

3 Indian sponsored terrorists were killed in an intelligence based operation in #Punjgur district of #Balochistan@OfficialDGISPR #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/D4rPRxN3xC pic.twitter.com/mvF6i39HTY

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 25, 2026

The military said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the site, adding that the terrorists had been involved in multiple attacks in the area. Security forces are continuing search and clearance operations in the region to ensure no other terrorists remain, the statement said.

ISPR said counterterrorism operations would continue under the ongoing national security campaign, Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee as part of the National Action Plan, to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

President, PM praised security forces for Panjgur operation

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces following a counterterrorism operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district.

In separate statements, both said the nation stood firmly with the armed forces in efforts to combat terrorism. President Zardari said operations against what he described as Fitna al Hindustan were essential for ensuring national security.

President @AAliZardari and PM @CMShehbaz have commended security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Punjgur@PresOfPakistan @PakPMO @OfficialDGISPR #RadioPakistan #Newshttps://t.co/09APonWrXg pic.twitter.com/8rj0YAwMVA

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 25, 2026

PM Shehbaz said security forces were making significant gains against militancy under the national counterterrorism vision of Azm-e-Istehkam.

Later, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also commended security forces for a successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan in Balochistan’s Panjgur district.

In a statement, Naqvi said Pakistan’s security forces had eliminated three terrorists during the operation. “The brave security forces have taken three terrorists to their logical end,” Naqvi said.

He paid tribute to the personnel involved in the operation, saying: “We salute the security forces who eliminated the terrorists.”

The interior minister also lauded the role of security forces in maintaining peace in Balochistan. “We appreciate the unmatched role of the security forces in establishing peace in Balochistan,” he said.

Naqvi said terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan would find no place to hide. “The terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan will find no refuge anywhere,” he added.